French Sculptures

Art Deco bronze sculpture nude with bow, Penthesilia, Queen of the Amazons by Marcel André Bouraine with Susse Frères editeurs Paris seal. Cire perdue. Bronze with black patina. Fran...

Art Deco sculpture nude disc dancer by Derenne. Pseudonym used by Marcel Bouraine for his art metal sculptures cast by the Max Le Verrier foun...

This stunning bronze sculpture portrays Diana the Huntress, the Roman goddess of the hunt, on a large onyx marble base. The sculpture was crafted by the renowned French artist Marcel...

A silvered bronze sculpture of an Amazon woman, nude and with bow, signed by the artist Marcel-Andre Bouraine, cast by Susse Freres in the lost wax technique "Cire Perdue", in script and stamped with several foundry marks. Marcel-Andre Bouraine - French, 1886-1948 The sculpture depicts a naked female Archer in a powerful, streamlined pose with swept back, stylized hair and arc shaped fabric draped over her body. She holds a bow in a show of strength, competence, energy and athleticism. Original silver plate with a hammered, martele surface. Signed at the base Bouraine, Sometimes referred to as "Penthesilea, Queen of the Amazons, and also known as Tireuse a` l'arc. The figure can be also be interpreted from a mythological vantage point and thus can be attributed to Dianna the huntress, Diane Chasseresse, or Artemis from Greek or Roman mythology. Historically archery was used in hunting and combat, but today it is mainly recreational and a competitive sport. Marcel-Andre Bouraine is highly regarded by Art Deco collectors. He was a French sculptor born in 1886 in Pontoise. Bouraine was self-taught and briefly studied under the sculptor Alexandre Falguière in France, who focused on realism in sculpture. His work is often in bronze, marble or ivory. He was a member of the Stele and Evolution Groups and also worked with Argy Rouseau, creating pate de verre lamps...

A large patinated bronze sculpture of an Amazon woman, signed by Marcel-Andre Bouraine; French, 1886-1948 The sculpture depicts a naked female archer in a powerful, streamlined pose with exaggerated hair like wings, and stylized fabric draped over her body. She is holding a spear and shield. Original greenish /brown varigated patina. Signed at the base. This model with the lance is rarer than the similar model by Bouraine with the bow. We also have the similar model with the bow "Penthesilea, Queen of the Amazons, also known as Tireuse a` l'arc by Marcel-Andre Bouraine that could serve as a complement to this model if a pair of statues are needed. Marcel Andre Bouraine is highly regarded by Art Deco collectors. He was a French sculptor born in 1886 in Pontoise. Bouraine was self-taught and briefly studied under the sculptor Alexandre Falguière in France, who focused on realism in sculpture. His work is often in bronze, marble or ivory. He was a member of the Stele and Evolution Groups and also worked with Argy Rouseau, creating pate de verre lamps...

Bronze patinated sculpture by Marcel-André Bouraine representing Diana, female archer. The sculptor choose to represent a naked young woman with length ...

Art Deco bronze sculpture nude hoop dancer signed by Briand, the pseudonym of Marcel Bouraine. Bronze with brown patina on Belgian Black marble base. F...

A great Art Deco statue by a highly regarded sculptor of the Art Deco period Marcel Bouraine (pseudonym Briand). Produced by Max Le Verrier Foundry. The sculpture is made of 'Metal ...

Beautiful Art Deco figurine of a dancing lady with discs in her hands. The statue is made of 'metal d'art', a special kind of spelter / bronze, which was casted in the studio of Max ...

Elegant Art Deco bronze sculpture of a dancing nude standing on one foot holding a fan incised with a design of birds. The bronze is signed by Marcel André Bouraine. The sculpture ...

Art Deco bronze sculpture hoop dancer by A Bouraine c1920 An unsigned French art deco bronze hoop dancer by Marcel Bouraine with lovely patina stan...

Art Deco sculpture of nude disc dancer by Derenne. Pseudonym used by Marcel Bouraine for his art metal sculptures cast by the Max Le Verrier foundry. The sculpture is executed in A...